CVE-2010-4206 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via crafted SVG documents exploiting an array index error in WebKit.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2010-4206?

CVE-2010-4206 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 5 Nov 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Array index error in the FEBlend::apply function in WebCore/platform/graphics/filters/FEBlend.cpp in WebKit, as used in Google Chrome before 7.0.517.44, webkitgtk before 1.2.6, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted SVG document, related to effects in the application of filters.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4206?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Fedoraproject Fedora, Google Chrome, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4206?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-4206 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4206 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jhm-3x88-7j24.

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